The Vectis Astronomical Society will welcome award-winning astrophotographer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Jeremy Phillips FRAS, for its latest monthly talk later this month.
Taking place on 26th June at 19:30, the presentation – entitled Remote Imaging – Going Over to the Dark Side – will be available both in person at Newchurch Pavilion and online via Zoom.
Phillips, a retired television documentary maker from south London, will discuss his experiences of remote astrophotography after establishing a telescope at a facility in Texas 18 months ago.
Having previously captured images from his light-polluted London garden and travelled to darker locations whenever possible, he says the move to remote imaging has transformed his ability to photograph the night sky.
Using his own images, Phillips will explore whether remote astrophotography can truly replace the traditional hands-on experience of observing beneath the stars and whether the improvements in image quality justify the change.
His work combines science, technology and art, with images created solely from the light gathered through his lenses. Over the years, he has photographed the cosmos from locations including the south of England, La Palma, Vancouver Island and Texas.
Phillips is also the founder of London’s ‘Meridian Flippers’ astrophotography group and shares his observing sessions with his astro-dog, Cosmo.
The Vectis Astronomical Society meets on the 4th Friday of most months, excluding December, with talks open to non-members. Presentations typically last around 45 minutes and are followed by a question-and-answer session.
A suggested donation of £3 is requested from non-members attending the event.
